--- title: "EPRA Solar 'Dumping' Charge Explained: Is Your Solar Affected? | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/epra-solar-dumping-charge-kenya description: "EPRA's September 2026 gazette notice charges unauthorised solar power fed into the Kenya Power grid ('dumping'). Who it affects, how to check your system and how to stay compliant." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/epra-solar-dumping-charge-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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What the new EPRA rule on unauthorised solar exports means for homes and businesses, and how to check your inverter. What happens to your security when the power goes off? Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Applies to unapproved export to the grid, not to having solar. - Off-grid systems and zero-export setups don't export. - The legal route to export is net metering (Energy (Net-Metering) Regulations, 2024). Quick answer EPRA amended the electricity tariff schedule in a Gazette Notice published on 18 September 2026. Electricity pushed into Kenya Power's network without approval is now defined as “dumping” and is charged at the applicable base tariff. It only affects grid-connected solar systems that send surplus power back into the grid without a net-metering agreement. Systems that use all their power on site, or are set to zero export, are not exporting. 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Free site survey in Nairobi and nearby counties. Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - Applies to unapproved export to the grid, not to having solar. - Off-grid systems and zero-export setups don't export. - The legal route to export is net metering (Energy (Net-Metering) Regulations, 2024). - The notice was reported as effective from 1 July 2025; enforcement details had not been published by late September 2026. - Check your inverter's grid-export setting now. ## What changed The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) published a Gazette Notice on 18 September 2026 amending the tariff schedule. It defines unauthorised electricity injected into Kenya Power's network as dumping, measures it, and charges it at the applicable base tariff. Further action can follow if the injection causes injury or damages equipment. **Important**: News reports note the provision was backdated to take effect from 1 July 2025, and that by 22 September 2026 no enforcement notices or retroactive bills had been announced. Watch for official updates from EPRA and Kenya Power. ## Does it affect you? | Your setup | Exports to the grid? | Affected? | | --- | --- | --- | | Off-grid solar (no KPLC connection to the inverter) | No | No | | Hybrid inverter set to zero export / export limit 0 | No | No | | Hybrid or grid-tie inverter with export enabled, no agreement | Yes, when solar exceeds use | Yes | | Approved net-metering customer with bidirectional meter | Yes, approved | No, credited instead | The risk is highest on sunny weekday afternoons in homes where nobody is in: the panels produce more than the house uses and a grid-tie inverter pushes the surplus out. ## How to stay compliant 1. **Check the inverter settings**: Look for grid export, feed-in or export power limit. Set it to zero if you have no agreement. 2. **Add a CT clamp or smart meter**: Most hybrid inverters need one on the incoming supply to control export accurately. 3. **Use batteries**: Store daytime surplus for the evening instead of exporting it. 4. **Or apply for net metering**: If you want to export, apply to Kenya Power and get a bidirectional meter. See [zero-export solar](https://qyvea.co.ke/zero-export-solar-kenya) and [how to apply for net metering](https://qyvea.co.ke/net-metering-kenya-how-to-apply). **When to call a professional**: Qyvea can check your inverter's export settings and fit a zero-export meter. Call [0113 301 244](tel:+254113301244) or [WhatsApp us](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%27d%20like%20help%20with%20solar%20export%20settings). ## Frequently asked questions Is solar now illegal in Kenya? No. The charge targets power exported to the grid without approval. Solar used on site is not affected. How much is the dumping charge? The notice charges dumped units at the applicable base tariff. Check EPRA and Kenya Power for the current rates. Will I be billed for past exports? Reports say the rule was backdated to 1 July 2025, but no retroactive billing process had been announced by late September 2026. ## Why customers choose Qyvea **Genuine brands**: Manufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box. **One team, start to finish**: The people who advise you also install and support it. **Fast answers**: WhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi. **Easy to buy**: Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. 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